Should You Forget VOO and Buy This Overlooked ETF Instead?

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is the largest in the world, with more than $1 trillion in assets. There are a few reasons why you may not want to pile more funds into the VOO right now.

The Motley Fool • Oct 21, 2026

FMTM: September Changes Indicate Short-Term Momentum Signals Can Get Noisy

MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF (FMTM) rapidly changed gears this September, now favoring small/mid-cap companies in the Health Care sector. FMTM's TTM P/E ratio dropped from 33.99x to 25.98x in two months, reflecting significant turnover. Its overlap with SPMO is now just 1%. My momentum analysis indicate these changes were primarily driven by three-month returns, which I consider too noisy to be relevant.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 11, 2026

1 No-Brainer Growth ETF to Buy Right Now for Less Than $1,000

The MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF invests in stable companies with upward price momentum. It rebalances monthly to ensure it always has stocks with growth momentum.

The Motley Fool • Aug 11, 2026

FMTM: Top-Performing Momentum ETF Might Come With Steep Valuation Risk

MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF has delivered a 62.89% return since inception, outperforming nearly every other large-cap momentum ETF on the market. FMTM's quantitative, high-active-share strategy captures strong earnings growth trends, yet quality screens are only adequate, not robust. Portfolio concentration in technology and industrials, elevated volatility, and a 33.99x TTM P/E raise drawdown and valuation risk.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 10, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Knicks Title Validates FMTM's 'Entirely Data-Driven' Bet On MSGS

The New York Knicks' first NBA championship in 53 years has put Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE:MSGS) back in the spotlight, but one momentum-focused ETF says the market had begun recognizing the opportunity long before the franchise captured the title.

Benzinga • Jun 29, 2026

FMTM: The ETF That Is Both Quality And Momentum That I Didn't Think Existed

MarketDesk Focused US Momentum ETF blends quality and momentum factors via a quantitative, monthly-rebalanced, equal-weighted approach targeting US stocks. FMTM's strategy dampens volatility versus classic momentum ETFs, achieving a standard deviation of 18 versus SPMO's 24, while maintaining competitive returns. The fund's high turnover (398% annualized) and dynamic sector allocation enhance diversification and reduce portfolio overlap with traditional momentum or S&P 500 ETFs.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 22, 2026

FMTM: Highly Promising Active Momentum Strategy To Shortlist, Hold For Now

MarketDesk Focused US Momentum ETF is an actively managed vehicle leveraging quantitative methodology to identify stocks exhibiting strong momentum characteristics while filtering out inefficient, overleveraged companies. FMTM has outperformed IVV, QQQ, and a few momentum ETFs since its inception in March 2025. However, with twelve full calendar months in the books, FMTM underperformed IVV in six, including in March, which reveals the strategy's limitations.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 21, 2026